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Cooper quarterback Lorenzo Joe (12) sprints to the end zone for a 65-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of the Cougars' 31-28 loss on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Shotwell Stadium.

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It appears Cooper quarterback Lorenzo Joe will need surgery to repair a broken hand suffered in Friday’s 31-28 loss to San Angelo Central at Shotwell Stadium. However, neither Cooper coach Todd Moebes nor Joe expect the injury to keep the senior from playing when the Cougars open the playoffs in two weeks.